What is The Core-Knowledge Sequence?
The Core-Knowledge Sequence provides students with a rich and broad knowledge base on which future instruction can build.  The ultimate goal is to insure that all children are given access to the same knowledge base that assures educational success.  Thus, the Core-Knowledge Sequence provides a detailed, explicit, and systematic sequence of grade-specific content taught consistently year after year.

This core content is organized to spiral through the grade levels, becoming more sophisticated and detailed in each successive grade.  Students retain information much longer and skills more easily when meaningful content is combined with the teaching of skills. The Pinnacle emphasizes the teaching of basic skills with a traditional approach, in reading and mathematics.  Emphasis is placed on the basic foundations necessary for an academically sound education.

Benefits of Core Knowledge
(Taken from the Core Knowledge Web site)

For Students

·    Provides a broad base of knowledge and a rich vocabulary

· Motivates students to learn and creates a strong desire to learn more

·    Provides the knowledge necessary for higher levels of learning and helps build confidence

For the School

·    Provides an academic focus and encourages consistency in instruction

·     Provides a plan for coherent, sequenced learning from grade to grade

·    Promotes a community of learners -- adults and children

·   Becomes an effective tool for lesson planning and communication among teachers and with parents

·    Guides thoughtful purchases of school resources

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions at Core Knowledge Foundation.